![On Oct. 30, 24 Eco Club members took a tour of the school’s solar panels on the roof. They were guided and taught by an employee from E Light Electric, the company that maintains the school’s solar panels, and learned about how the panels are maintained and cared for. “I was definitely very excited about being on the roof in general,” Eco Club member Olivia Fang ‘26 said. “[It was exciting to] learn more about solar panels and how they work and how they supply energy to our school.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RCH_2632-1200x800.jpg)
![Math teacher Austin Bennett observes seventh period students step to the board to solve Equation of Circle problems May 2. Bennett has been teaching for a total of four years, with only two of those years spent as a Jag. He hopes after his time as a high school teacher to become a professor. "[College math] is more challenging, and it's good to challenge yourself," Bennett said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0147-1200x900.jpg)
![Varsity girls soccer midfielder Leah Sheahan ‘24 hugs a friend during the Senior Night celebrations before the home game against Mountain Vista High School (MVHS) at Echo Park Stadium April 29. During Senior Night, seniors were given flowers and the opportunity to walk out and take pictures with their family as their future plans and favorite memories were announced over the speakers. The Jags tied 0-0, losing the Continental League Championship. “We were obviously the stronger team but just couldn’t find a way to score, but otherwise our connection and our intensity was really high so I’m proud of that. We just have to find the net,” defense midfielder Clara Geuzaine ‘24 said. “[Losing League] wasn’t the best. It’s better than last year and like, I know our team and we are doing really good. I don’t want to jinx it but like hopefully [we’ll do] good [in playoffs].”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Copy-of-DSC_4277-1-1200x868.jpg)
![In room 4101, Natalie Patterson ‘26, Ariana Magor ‘25 and Celina Salazar ‘25 create a poster in science teacher Kerry Reilly’s Chemistry Honors April 18. The three completed a worksheet and drawing to explain the implosion of a tank for their unit on gas laws. “At the start of class, we watched a video of the tank imploding,” Patterson said. “I think [making a drawing] is something new. I like more artsy activities.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5019-1200x900.jpeg)
BREAKING: School Closed Jan. 18 Due to Inclement Weather
Projected low temperatures and heavy precipitation lead to a snow day for Douglas County School District.
media by Abigail Wood
The Douglas County School District (DCSD) school board announces a school closure for Jan. 18 on Jan. 17. The district sent out an email announcement at 6:39 p.m.
January 17, 2023
The Douglas County School District (DCSD) school board announced a school closure for Jan. 18 on Jan. 17. The district sent out an email announcement at 6:39 p.m.
“The Douglas County School District will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 18 due to forecasted inclement weather conditions,” the announcement said.
“I’m grateful for the snow day because it gives me time to catch up on my homework,” Sarah Myers ‘24 said. “I’m happy that the district called it because it’s our first one this year and I think it’s safer to stay home, especially if you drive yourself to school.”
According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Douglas County area is expected to accumulate five to nine inches throughout the night of Jan. 17 and accumulate another two to four inches Jan. 18.
“I’m excited to catch up on work, actually, so this is a gift of time for me,” French and Spanish teacher Alexis Savas said. “I have over 100 scholarships to review for my part-time job, and I will also have time to finish my Fulbright application. Additionally, I can get my homework done for the class I’m taking this quarter!”
Following the closure, Thursday, Jan. 19 will be an even-period class day, with an all-period schedule – modified for the Winter Week assembly – on Friday, Jan. 20. The Jan. 19 spirit day, “Anything But a Backpack Day,” remains unchanged, and Winter Week spirit shirts will now be sold in the Commons all-day Jan. 19 to make up for the lack of days they were available.
